Butch Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Howdy, The other evening I was wondering where and what to fly. It occurred to me that while I have flown around Coffs in an eggbeater I haven't flown to it. So I dusted off my Cheyenne mail plane and did the evening collection run through the north coast before heading inland to deliver the mail the outback townships. Loading up the mail and freight. Right engine clear! Taxing to the active, that one legged dude disturbs me. On our way... pressures, temps and torque are all in the green time to start pulling back on the prop levers. The nice thing about turbo's is you set the power once and just pretty much leave it there. Port Mc to Coffs is only about 100nm so FL12 will do. Cruising, I flew the climb by hand which was very quick, its such a pleasure to fly this plane. Approach, I was a little high and there was a really big bank of clouds just south of the airport (in between me and the airport) I wasn't comfortable doing a straight in because there's some nasty terrain just west of the airport that I didn't fancy flying into! So I dog legged to the east over the ocean (where you are less likely to run into terrain) then came back in on a base track just south of the river. While I was doing that I took this piccie looking south. Finals, the industrial and city centre to the left really adds to the visuals as you come in. You can see in the background the terrain I was talking about. Although this is no where near as scary as airports like Wollongong. Eh...Mr ORBX are we going to see an FTX version of Wollongong? Parked - I love the layout of this airport, provided you come in from the south the taxi to the terminal is about as short as it gets. Ok, load up the mail! I had to do something while every one was watching Australian Idol, I am pleased for Wes, he is such a great performer but I feel for Luke. Either way I think they are both winners! (only Wes walks away with the cash) Cheers, Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nice set of shots there Butch, I like them. cheers Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IW11 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Well done Butch Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Beautiful Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrin Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I wasn't comfortable doing a straight in because there's some nasty terrain just west of the airport that I didn't fancy flying into! So I dog legged to the east over the ocean (where you are less likely to run into terrain) Mind those killerwaves though! Neat set of shots. Really enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Mason Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 great pics mate, is that your paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 One of your paints Butch ? lovely finish , nice shean and clean shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Good pitures and interesting story. Thanks Butch. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Very nice Butch..Is that your paint..?! She's such a pleasure to fly, yea? the engine sounds alone are incredible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Webb Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Great shots! That is Butch's paint. Get it here: http://www.aussiex.org/index/download.php?view.11 http://www.aussiex.org/index/download.php?view.12 There are other paints for the a/c by Butch at the OZx site, so have a browse. Cheers, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolter van der Spoel Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Great screenie serie and paint Butch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Dog Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The mail always must get through! Nice pics, and nice plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Archie Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Great series mate. I still regularly fly your aussie post cheyenne and especially the bhp paint, I fly it a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurdy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Great shots Butch, and off course great repaint!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Guys, Thanks very much for your nice comments, this was one of my very early paints. Well, very early is a relative term, I only started painting in April or May of this year and it all started because I wanted to change the reg of the Cheyenne to VH-something. Actually, come to think of it, now that I've got a little more experience with painting I might revisit the Cheyenne and do few more. Ok, stay tuned... And thanks again for the kind comments. Cheers, Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmglads Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Butch, you're going to think I'm incredibly dumb here, but for the life of me , I can't get the paints to appear in FSX (& I really want to!) When you say: "Rename the folder to match this archives folders name." - what name should I be giving it? The archive folder name is "DA_CIIXL_postv2.zip". I usually just rename the folder to "texture.VH-VJM" or similar, update the config file in the usual way & there it is. I'm obviously having another of my "senior moments!" Once I've got this sorted, really looking forward to any other paints of this fine aircraft - thanks for all your work. Cheers, Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Malcolm, I think your difficulties are more to do with my confusing writing style than anything else, let's try and set things straight. 1.) Go into the Cheyenne IIXL texture folder and pick say the 'texture.HBLNX' 2.) Make a copy of the folder, windows will probably call it something like 'copy of texture.HBLNX' 3.) Rename the 'copy of texture.HBNX' folder to 'texture.postred' 4.) Copy the contents of the zip file 'to the new folder we called 'texture.post' click yes if it asks you to overwrite files. 5.) Edit the aircraft.cfg with the following entry, if you followed the above you can just copy and paste the text below. (just remember to remove the arrow, dashes and text I used to highlight what you need to update. [fltsim.X] <--------------- change that 'X' to the next consecutive number (please remove this line) title=Piper PA31T2 Cheyenne IIXL VH-VJM sim=PA31T2_CIIXL_FSXv2.7 model= panel= sound= texture=postred kb_checklists=PA31T2_CIIXL_check kb_reference=PA31T2_CIIXL_ref atc_id_color=0xffffffffff atc_id=VH-VJM ui_manufacturer=Piper ui_createdby = Digital Aviation ui_type="Cheyenne IIXL" ui_typerole="Twin Engine TurboProp" ui_variation="VH-VJM" description="Piper PA31T2 Cheyenne IIXL developed by \nDigital Aviation: The Cheyenne family of successful turboprop twins made by Piper was a great success in the 70's and 80's and is still flown all over the world. It is a very reliable 6-8 seater and mostly used as business charter or company aircraft" 6.) Save the aircraft.cfg and you should be done, just remember to ensure that the entries in you aircraft.cfg are sequential. If there is a gap or incorrect sequence the succeeding aircraft will not show up. Have a nice flight! If you still get stuck, shoot me an PM and I'll try to get some screenshots so you can see what I am trying to describe. Good luck! Butch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmglads Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks Butch, PM on it's way! Cheers, Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmglads Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Now all sorted thanks Butch, amazing what a good sleep will do! Cheers, Malcolm. Doing a ficticious mail run from YLIS to YCAF to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ross Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hello Butch Very much enjoyed those shots and an interesting story line makes it so much more real. Well done. John Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Archie Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Actually, come to think of it, now that I've got a little more experience with painting I might revisit the Cheyenne and do few more. Ok, stay tuned... Cheers, Butch Now don't start teasing me again Butch....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Actually, come to think of it, now that I've got a little more experience with painting I might revisit the Cheyenne and do few more. Ok, stay tuned... Cheers, Butch Now don't start teasing me again Butch....... Teasing? try this... there is something cooking in the AussieX painters pot at the moment that is smelling delicious. If all goes well, you guys should be in for a treat... not just in the short term, it is a long term plan. That's all I am saying. Even if you torture me! Not another word... nothing... zip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hello Butch Very much enjoyed those shots and an interesting story line makes it so much more real. Well done. John Ross Thanks John, I love flying into and out of Port Mc, easily one of my favourite airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpc111 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 You should get a commission from Digital Aviation for this little bit of work you did . It made me finally go and get the FSX version of the Cheyenne. All I can say is wow! It was great in FS9 but in FSX it's quite exceptional. Thanks for the great pics! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxter Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Magic screenies, and magic paint, well done. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 And a great story, too Butch. Loved the paint and the pics. A bloke could spend all day and night looking at the great piccys in this forum. I'm spose to be working for cryin out loud...... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 You should get a commission from Digital Aviation for this little bit of work you did . It made me finally go and get the FSX version of the Cheyenne. All I can say is wow! It was great in FS9 but in FSX it's quite exceptional. Thanks for the great pics! Dave Heheheh....thanks mate, I wish I did It's good you've got it now and as you would have discovered, it really is beautiful plane to fly. Thanks guys, I'll be revisiting this plane over the holdiays when I have a little more time on my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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